KNUST FASHION WEEK 2014 : DESIGNER'S PROFILE

KNUST fashion week 2014 is just weeks away,to keep you updated i will be profiling almost all designers on board. Details  of the event here :

http://trendsandblendsgh.blogspot.com/2014/01/knust-fashion-week-2014-set-to-launch.html

brand Name :Ekwiaba Colors

Ekwiaba Colors is a distinctive label that emphasizes on beautiful colourful women casual to ready to wear garments. This Accra -Kumasi based label was established by Designer Miss Berlynda Tenkorang whose prime focus is to bring fun to the stressful world by adding joyful themes and colours to her collections. She believes this bring so much satisfaction to today’s young women. Ekwiaba Colors label work with beautiful African prints with the mix of plain cotton fabrics and other exotic fabric to make simple but jolly pieces. The Brand is famous for her all time summer rainbow flirty skirts and statement jumpsuits and boos- tiers. This is the brands Second showcase at the KNUST fashion week.

 Designer No:2

Brand name: Senyo Amuzu

From his modest beginning as a Textiles Student from the Industrial Art Dept. of KNUST, the Brand Senyo Amuzu started years ago by the creative Director Mr. Oscar Senyo Amuzu. The brand is one of the well-accepted labels in Kumasi because of the extreme passion for fashion by the designer, which inspires him to make every piece in his collection very modern and modest at the same time. Oscar believes African fashion has a bright future and the sky is the limit for him and other Ghanaian fashion designers. With the help of his design and creative team the brand has styled a number of Celebrities such as Animah Misah of Adams Apple Fame, Nanabenyin Dadson Chief editor of the Graphic showbiz and a number of Lectures in and out of KNUST campus. The Brand is currently in charge of styling KSM for his TGIF show on Metro TV.  Senyo Amuzu seeks to give Ghanaian fashion an international look by placing much emphasis on style, detail, colour coupled with good finishing. With several collections to his credit, the brand is set to show their next collection dubbed “Af3f3dze” on the runway for the upcoming KNUST fashion week 2014.

Last day of 2013! Recap! shall we?

All too soon the year has ended and I guess we were all quite trilled. Glad to have been a part of making your year an exciting one, bringing you the trendiest in Fashion from Ghana. I will just provide you with a summary of this years activities starting from the camp of Trendsandblendsgh. We started this year with an Editorial on Afro Diva Nally, we shared her hair story and organized a whole shoot in collaboration with Ghanaian fashion brand Sarah Christian. 

We also interviewed some Designers and models a was present at Ghana Fashion and Design Week, Glitz Africa Fashion Week but however couldn’t make it to Citi FM’s Expressions of Accra. Finally we had two different giveaways in collaboration with Sarah Christian, Afiyo creations and Fuschia. I keep saying “we” and I know you are wondering why. Well, we represent a whole team (OAB Photography’s Ben Bond and Fredrick Tetteh have been of great help this year.

Look Books: Fashion designers were at their peak this season with really creative collections. Sarah Christian’s “Ego “, Ameyo “reflections”, Afiyo creations “daga” Christie Browns “Dure”, Alikoto’s “Nkyinkyim”, mSimps “Krai Coon”, kama by kilson’s “rogue” , Afro Mod’s “Nyornu”collection  these are few of the collections I can remember off the top of my head. Lets not forget Deborah Vanessa’s entrance in the industry and we definitely can’t forget her designs nether can I forget those from Abrantie clothing.

 

Events:  I think fashion events this year were Fab. It started with the FashionistaGh shopping  festival at trade fair which was exciting, Pop up shops were not left out this year. Glitz Africa fashion week took place at the Accra International Conference Centre and I must say I enjoyed every bit of it. It was a 3day event with over 50 designers from Accra, apart from the lateness, which this time was the fault of the attendees, I think it was a Great Event and Mai Atafo from Nigeria and House of Eccentric from Ghana nailed it. Organizers should work on their media tags. Having the name of the media house present on the tag is as important as the picture. 

The Retro Fab fashion event a private fashion show held at La villa boutique Hotel OSU. I loved their runway set up in the pool and also loved the clothes from some major boutiques in Accra, must say it was an exhilarating event. I am hoping it will be a bigger show next year.

 Finally, Ghana fashion and design week took place at the plush Moven pick Ambassador Hotel, this year's event was okay, it had some flaws and I know the organizers realized and will work on it for a better show next year!!!! p.s I love their media tags #simple 

Trending: African wax print hit the peak this season! Everyone joined in the craze. This year we saw bags, shoes, clothes, earrings all made out of the African Print, some labeled it as Ankara but should it really be called? I was quite thrilled to see Printex and GTP rebrand! We are still love their new fabrics and hope they keep up with the growth.

 Models and photographers were not left out this year.  This year brought a lot in a lot of models!  I think there should be a body to organize all these models and brand them.  Congratulations to Mecy Ashie and Prince IB for winning the model of the year award at the Glitz Africa Fashion week 2013. We appreciate all you models that have worked tirelessly this year, more grease to your elbow. I am sure next year will be awesome for all of us. More shows, articles, look books, giveaways etc.  There is still definitely room for improvement from all angles! So lets get to work people.  

Big Thank u to  Sarah Christian for clothing me this year!!! 
Thank u all for always reading my post. Any highlights of 2013 you want to share? drop it in the comment section . 

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The 2nd Big GiveAway !!!!!!!!!

If you missed out on our first giveaway well, here is another chance for you to win big!. This time we are collaborating with the brand Fuschia. Fuschia Clothing and crafts is for the Career, Wardrobe and Home of the contemporary personality.  They make Luxury Handbags, Ipad cases, Laptop bags, Tablet holders, Mobile Phone cases to Exquisite clothing and accessories all of Afro centric inspiration. 

 We are giving away the "Twene "Bag! 

" The Twene bag has a cool animal skin print that can take you from the church to the office to a party with sophistication. 2 front pockets store knick knacks and save you time when looking for your phone, lip balm or keys which always lurk at the bottom of bags - how they find their way down there  i am yet to know. The Twene bag has sturdy handles to support the weight that this bag can carry. 

 

Everybody is eligible to win the giveaway. Male or female. Win it for yourself/  Or surprise your wife, mother, sister, or a friend ; Say Happy new year with Fuschia.

To win this bag; 

*Head over to Fuschia Facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/FuschiaClothingCrafts?fref=ts

*Like the page 

*Share the page on your own timeline Invite your friends to like the page 

*Want a bonus? Tweet @Fuschia_GH 

Date of closure:30th DECEMBER 2013

 And do well to keep up with trendsandblendsgh!!!! 

Merry Christmas !

EVENT: I-POP UP SHOP with Maksi , Horseman and planiT Ghana.

This Christmas definitely has a lot coming. Here is another event you shouldn't miss this season.  From the 19th of December to 2nd January 2014, Maksi Clothing a Ghanaian based  unisex fashion label launched in 2009 which  creates 'fab, fresh and funky' clothing  and Horseman shoes also a Ghanaian based footwear manufacturing company that specializes in the production of men's dress shoes, unisex sandals and slippers ,safety boots and school sandals  will be showcasing funky clothing, jewellery and handcrafted Footwear at the African Regent I-pop-up shop exclusively decorated by PlaniT Ghana an event planning and Brand communications company committed to providing professional event management and integrated communications services.

The general public is invited to interact with the owners and staff behind  Maksi Clothing ,Horseman Shoes  and PlaniT Ghana on Thursday 19th December from 6pm -9pm at the African Regent Hotel. 
PS :anyone who misses out on the first day can get to shop at the African Regent Hotel from 8am-11pm .

HAPPY Holidays:Merry Christmas......

EVENT: Luxury Bags & Fabulous Footwear sales.

Ghanaian fashion labels mSimps and Heel the world will be collaborating this weekend with L’Arte café to provide you with an exciting Christmas shopping experience. Ranging from bespoke shoes, Beautifully Crafted handbags etc., this event  promises you  a stress free shopping experience.  Art from Larry Otoo and Constance Swaniker will be available to buy.  6th -7th December, L’Arte Café Buabiashie Accra is definitely the place to be. 

For more information ,visit: http://www.facebook.com/events/1386260361619754/?notif_t=plan_user_invited

REFLECTIONS SS14 -AMEYO (GHANA)

Falling in love with every costume in a designer’s look book is possible. Here is another look book that can leave you love struck, whatever kind of love it is? I hope you  purchase one costume and you get me one too(Christmas wish list )

In the words of AMEYO

“REFLECTIONS SS 14 collection was inspired by the nature and cracks from a broken mirror. And it led us to create our first print fabric design.

 

“ As we seek perfection we often fail to see that perfection is a mirage in the distortion of imperfections. Humans are as flawed as the pieces of a broken mirror, but in our little pieces of brokenness we are beautiful.’

 

The collection is effortlessly feminine with bold and colorful print patterns. The broken effects of the print and feminine silhouettes symbolize the journey every woman makes in perfecting herself and learning who she really is. We love and celebrate the curves of a woman and every piece adorns and tells a story of the Ameyo woman in a different way. Although mostly dresses the collection has different style lines that we hope will appeal and excites to every kind of woman.”

 

Shot by @amfoconnolly

model :Adoley Pappoe

GLitz Africa Fashion Week2013 Day1 :N'kya

N'kya designs by Miss sheila Boateng is a brand that focuses on merging two different cultures to  create unique styles. She showcased her new collection "Knots and Crosses on the Glitz Africa Fashion week Runway . tell us what you think...
N'kya 

Glitz Africa Fashion week Day1: Sarah Christian

Sarah Christian is an Emerging brand we work with. We were super excited to see her showcase her collection on the runway . Her collection represents the bold woman who wants to step out and be noticed immediately. We love her collection , what do you think ?

Sarah Christian 

GLitz Africa Fashion week 2013 Day1 :She by Bena

She by Bena styles Sandra Ankobiah of Fashion101, she showcased her collection on the runway yesterday. Not a lot of people are acquainted with her brand so this is the perfect opportunity to show people what she by Bena fashion brand is all about and that was exactly what she did .
She by Bena

GLitz Africa Fashion Week2013 DAY1 : Afriqan Apeiron

The show kick started with vintage African designs from Afriqanapeiron. We absolutely loved the whole collection and even more the rich blend of culture in her designs. We love her collection , what do you think?
view images below :

Afriqan apeiron